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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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